Laboratory use profile
Liofilchem Sabouraud Dextrose Agar VEG Culture Media 610706 is a Liofilchem microbiology product supplied by Kormay Biomedicals. Its practical role is sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) VEG is a solid culture medium used for cultivation and isolation of yeasts and moulds from different materials. This medium complies with EN ISO 11133 for microbiological examination of food, animal feed and water, where it is described as the main reference medium to carry out quantitative testing on culture media intended for fungi. Its
This product belongs in fungal or yeast workflows where recovery, differentiation, or susceptibility testing depends on controlled media, incubation, and disciplined result reading.
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Use case and sample types
This product is most useful when spoilage organisms or yeasts need controlled recovery and readable morphology. The lab should define incubation conditions, what counts as typical growth, and how suspect isolates are confirmed before the result is used for shelf-life or investigation decisions.
Decision criteria after incubation
Examine for fungal colonies exhibiting typical microscopic and colonial morphology. Biochemical tests may be required for final identification. The total combined yeasts/moulds count (TYMC) is considered to be equal to the number of CFU found per each plate. When an acceptable criterion for microbiological quality is prescribed it is interpreted as follows: • 101 CFU: maximum acceptable count = 20; • 102 CFU: maximum acceptable count = 200; • 103 CFU: maximum acceptable count = 2000, and so forth.
Method logic
Peptones provide amino acids, nitrogen, carbon, vitamins and minerals for organisms growth. Dextrose is an energy and carbon source. Agar is the solidifying agent. The high concentration of dextrose and the acidic pH of the medium permit selectivity of fungi.
Preparation and execution notes
- Procedure: Inoculate the plates with sample material following the method used. Incubate at 20-25°C for 5-7 days or at 30-35°C for 24-48 hours.
Formula, QC, and performance
- Formula / composition: conforms to the recommendations of the harmonized method in the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP) for the microbiological examination of non sterile products. Following ISO 16212, SDA is also used for determining the fungal content of cosmetics. Sabouraud Dextrose Agar VEG is free of any ingredient of animal origin. That eliminates regulatory issues and concerns related to use of animal-derived products.
- Performance: specifications; Grams per litre of purified water.
Risk controls for routine use
- Warnings / precautions: For professional use only. Operators must be trained and have certain experience in the laboratory methods. Please read the instructions carefully before using this product. Reliability of assay results cannot be guaranteed if there are any deviations from the instructions in this document. Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information regarding hazards and safe handling practices.
- Storage / shelf life: The powder is very hygroscopic, store the powder at 10-30°C, in a dry environment, in its original container tightly closed. Store the prepared medium at 2-8°C away from light. Do not use the product beyond its expiry date on the label or if product shows any evidence of contamination or any sign of deterioration. Sabouraud Dextrose Agar VEG Medium for the cultivation and enumeration of yeasts and moulds, according to EN ISO 11133, USP/EP/JP and ISO 16212.
- Waste disposal: of waste must be carried out according to national and local regulations in force.
Safety and documentation points
- Hazards: 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture This product does not meet the criteria for classif ication in any hazard class in accordance to Regula tion (EC) No. 1272/2008. concerning the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. 2.2 Label elements The product does not need to be labeled in accordance with EC directives or respective national laws. 2.3 Other hazards - none 3.
- Exposure controls: 8.1 Control parameters Components with workplace control parameters Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit value. 8.2 Exposure controls Exposure controls Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
- Disposal: 13.1 Waste treatment methods Product Not be disposed of with household waste. Do not discharge into sewers. The product must be specially treated adhering to official regulations administrative. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed
What to verify before ordering
- Kormay SKU: KB74610706
- Catalog/document code matched: 610706, 2021, 11133
Before ordering, confirm the current IFU, SDS/MSDS, batch QC certificate or COA requirements, storage temperature, shelf life after receipt, and whether your SOP needs method verification before routine use.
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